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How to Set the Clock on a Mercedes SLK

Model: Mercedes Slk MK 1, R170 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Part: Clock

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To set the clock on a Mercedes SLK, turn the ignition key in the ignition switch to power up the instrument cluster: once the cluster is on, use the button located on the right side of the cluster, right next to the clock. Here you can turn the button to the left to change the hours; similarly, turn the button to the right to change the minutes.

Once the adjustment is made, you can completely turn off the instrument cluster.


Updated on 29 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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